Iron Maiden announces Simon Dawson as new touring drummer, succeeding long-time member Nicko McBrain. Iron Maiden anuncia a Simon Dawson como nuevo baterista de gira, sucediendo a Nicko McBrain.

Iron Maiden has announced Simon Dawson as their new touring drummer, succeeding Nicko McBrain, who retired from touring after 42 years with the band. Iron Maiden ha anunciado a Simon Dawson como su nuevo baterista de gira, sucediendo a Nicko McBrain, quien se retiró de las giras después de 42 años con la banda. Dawson, a session drummer and Steve Harris' partner in British Lion, will join the band for their 50th-anniversary tour, "Run For Your Lives," starting May 27, 2025, in Budapest. Dawson, baterista de sesión y compañero de Steve Harris en British Lion, se unirá a la banda para su gira del 50 aniversario, "Run For Your Lives", a partir del 27 de mayo de 2025 en Budapest. McBrain will continue to work on various projects with Iron Maiden despite retiring from live performances. McBrain continuará trabajando en varios proyectos con Iron Maiden a pesar de retirarse de las actuaciones en vivo.